Policy

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act introduced

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe bill would allow for nationwide, permanent year-round sales of fuel with up to 15% ethanol by volume.

READ MORE Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act introduced
Legislative update: House reaches power-sharing agreement

Reading Time: 3 minutesBills that reflect the Minnesota Corn Growers Association’s priorities are being introduced in both chambers.

READ MORE Legislative update: House reaches power-sharing agreement
Reflecting on Change

Reading Time: 2 minutesChange is hard. Change is scary. But change can also lead to growth and development, NCGA’s VP for Public Policy Brooke Appleton writes.

READ MORE Reflecting on Change
Legislative Update: State Legislature convenes under unique circumstances

Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite the challenging and evolving dynamics, MCGA is working to move ahead with legislative priorities for 2025.

READ MORE Legislative Update: State Legislature convenes under unique circumstances
MCGA applauds interim rule on CSA guidelines

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMCGA looks forward to working with the Trump administration and lawmakers to finalize robust 45Z guidelines and the USDA rule on CSA.

READ MORE MCGA applauds interim rule on CSA guidelines
MCGA disappointed in 45Z announcement

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a notice of intent to propose rulemaking on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The issuance follows consistent and lengthy delays that created uncertainty for producers,

Read more >

READ MORE MCGA disappointed in 45Z announcement
Recent Corn Grower Win Shows How to Move the Needle in Washington

Reading Time: 2 minutesThanks to persistent advocacy work by corn farmers, a dispute panel sided with the U.S. in the case involving Mexico’s GM corn ban.

READ MORE Recent Corn Grower Win Shows How to Move the Needle in Washington
MCGA thankful for passage of economic and disaster assistance for farmers

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Continuing Resolution extends the current Farm Bill by one year and includes $30 billion in economic and disaster relief for farmers

READ MORE MCGA thankful for passage of economic and disaster assistance for farmers
A path for permanent E15/Unleaded 88!

Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday, in a major victory for corn farmers and rural economies, U.S. congressional leaders posted text for a year-end spending bill that includes a provision allowing for nationwide, permanent year-round sales of fuel with up to 15% ethanol by volume.

READ MORE A path for permanent E15/Unleaded 88!

End of content

Subscribe to Leader Update

Stay informed on the latest in ag policy, research, upcoming events, and more with Leader Update, the official weekly e-newsletter of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.